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(35 articles)Descartes Systems Expands Logistics Platform With Shipping and Freight Clients
Descartes Systems Group continues to expand its logistics platform reach through customer additions in distinct supply chain applications. The adoption by Herschel Parts, a parts distributor, and WEL
AI adoption in transportation: Gap between potential and results
A joint survey by Blue Yonder and FreightWaves examines the state of AI adoption among transportation and logistics decision-makers, revealing a growing gap between technology adoption and actual oper
Schulz Logistics posts 45% growth amid freight market headwinds
Schulz Logistics, a Nebraska-based freight brokerage, is demonstrating resilience in a challenging market by achieving approximately 45% year-over-year growth as it marks its 10th anniversary. The com
Asset-Light Logistics: How Independent Networks Scale Without Trucks
Landstar, a major North American logistics provider, operates one of the industry's most distinctive business models: a network-based approach with 1,100 freight agents, 10,500 independent owner-opera
8 Innovative Logistics Companies Leading AI Routing Adoption
Transportation and Logistics International highlights eight logistics companies implementing AI-powered routing solutions to optimize delivery operations. This trend reflects growing industry adoption
Cass Q3 Earnings Jump 19% on Rising Freight Rates
Cass Information Systems delivered a strong Q3 performance with 19% year-over-year EPS growth to $0.81 per share, supported by a recovering freight market and higher interest rate environment. The com
US Firm Secures $100M to Commercialize Autonomous Freight Rail
A US-based company has secured $100 million in funding to commercialize autonomous freight rail technology. This investment signals growing industry confidence in automation as a solution to freight t
Driverless Trucking Shifts Focus to Business Viability Over Tech Proof
The autonomous trucking industry is entering a critical phase where technical feasibility is no longer the primary question. Instead, companies like Aurora Innovation must now demonstrate viable busin
Einride and EASE Launch Driverless Electric Trucks on Ohio Routes
Einride and EASE Logistics have deployed driverless electric trucks into active commercial service on Ohio roads, representing a significant step forward in autonomous freight technology adoption. Thi
C.H. Robinson and RXO Lead 3PL Digital Transformation
C.H. Robinson and RXO are spearheading a significant modernization of third-party logistics services through strategic digital initiatives. The two companies are implementing advanced technologies to
Ikea Partners with Kodiak for Driverless Truck Pilot by 2026
Ikea has partnered with Kodiak Robotics to operate unsupervised, driverless long-haul trucks on the Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston corridor, with launch targeted for late 2026. This represents a signifi
Kodiak Launches First Driverless Long-Haul Freight on I-45 with IKEA
Kodiak AI has partnered with IKEA Supply to launch the first fully autonomous long-haul trucking service on a public interstate highway by the end of 2025. The 219-mile driverless route on Interstate
Trimble Advances AI Tools While Considering Transportation Biz Sale
Trimble continues its strategic review of its transportation and logistics division amid ongoing interest from multiple third parties, but CEO Rob Painter emphasized the company remains comfortable as
Piston Raises $15M to Expand Cardless Fuel Payments for Fleets
Piston, a fintech platform targeting commercial trucking fleets, has secured $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate its cardless fuel payment system across North America. The company's technolo
Transportation Tech Investment Surges 50% Over Decade
Descartes Systems Group's tenth annual research study highlights a transformative decade for transportation technology adoption, with cumulative investment increasing nearly 50% over the past ten year
Driver Retention Beats Replacement as Fleet Safety Strategy
Private fleets are fundamentally reshaping their approach to driver management in response to persistent driver shortages and escalating litigation costs. Rather than the traditional model of replacin
Gebrüder Weiss Turns to Artists for Transportation Vision 250 Years Ahead
Gebrüder Weiss, an Austrian-based global logistics company, has launched an initiative inviting artists to contribute creative visions of how transportation and logistics might evolve over the next 25
RXO and epg Partner to Optimize Freight Routing and Efficiency
RXO, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has announced a strategic partnership with epg (Efficiency Programmed Group), a provider of freight optimization and routing technology. This collabor
Freightliner Modernizes Fleet After Rail Freight Company Recognition
Freightliner, recognized as Multimodal's 'Rail Freight Company of the Year,' is launching a significant modernization initiative to upgrade its fleet and operational infrastructure. This investment re
Arrive Logistics Secures Majority Investment, Plans 1K Hires
Arrive Logistics has secured a majority investment from Mubadala Capital, marking a significant inflection point for one of North America's largest freight brokerages. The Austin-based company plans t
Bangladesh Inland Cargo Sector Pursues Digital Modernization
Bangladesh's inland bulk cargo sector faces significant structural challenges that are hindering operational efficiency and competitiveness. The sector is now actively pursuing a comprehensive digital
Latest Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation News
This article is a news aggregation page from Inbound Logistics featuring a collection of recent supply chain, logistics, and transportation technology news items. Rather than reporting on a specific e
Georgia-Uzbekistan Digital Permits System Streamlines Cross-Border Freight
Georgia and Uzbekistan have launched an integrated digital permits system designed to streamline the authorization and documentation processes for international freight transport between the two natio
$100B Private Fleet Capacity Unlocked via AI-Powered Freight Matching
Private Fleet Net Zero has launched a digital platform designed to monetize the estimated $100 billion in idle backhaul capacity generated by private fleet operators. The platform uses AI-driven 17-po
UPS $2B Investment Accelerates Delivery Speed & Supply Chain Resilience
UPS announced a substantial $2 billion capital investment aimed at accelerating service delivery, expanding customer visibility and control, and building more resilient global supply chain infrastruct
Descartes Launches AI Image Document Management for Supply Chain
Descartes has announced a new AI-powered image document management solution designed to streamline supply chain document processing and workflow automation. This advancement represents a targeted effo
AI-Powered Fleet Maintenance Reduces Downtime and TCO in 2026
FreightWaves and Motive have partnered to examine how fleet organizations are leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and integrated operations platforms to address escalating maintenance cost
ArcBest Names Chief Innovation Officer to Drive Tech Strategy
ArcBest Corp has announced the appointment of Anderson Dennis L as Chief Innovation Officer, a move reflecting the company's commitment to advancing technology and innovation within its transportation
Switzerland Plans 500km Underground Autonomous Freight Tunnel
Switzerland is advancing plans for a groundbreaking 500-kilometer underground tunnel network designed to transport freight via autonomous driverless vehicles from Geneva to Konstanz. This infrastructu
BlueGrace Acquires Truk TMS: Expanding Managed Logistics Reach
BlueGrace Logistics, a Tampa-based managed logistics provider backed by Warburg Pincus, has acquired Idaho-based 3PL operator Truk TMS, marking the company's third significant acquisition in as many y
XPO's AI-Driven Logistics Strategy Boosts Profits and Service
XPO Logistics, a major U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier, has demonstrated tangible operational and financial improvements in its latest interim results, driven significantly by pragmatic
Two Carriers Select Gravitate TMS for Fleet Operations
Two regional transportation carriers, Robertson-Williams Transport and Energy Transport Solutions, have selected Gravitate's Transportation Management System (TMS) to modernize their fleet operations.
Shared Charging Networks Drive Electric Trucking Adoption Forward
The transition to electric trucking requires more than vehicle innovation, it demands a fundamental shift in how fleets access charging infrastructure. Shared charging networks represent a pragmatic s
Indian Railways Reform Could Reshape Logistics Infrastructure
Indian Railways is launching a significant reform agenda designed to overhaul how the network manages infrastructure projects and freight operations. This modernization effort signals a structural shi
Breeze and Realm Realtime Launch Strategic Partnership
Breeze and Realm Realtime have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening real-time logistics visibility and operational capabilities. This collaboration represents a consolidation trend